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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1968

Page

7

Clermont Community Club Meeting Updates and Projects

The Clermont Community Club met after dinner at Wiyola's Riverside Cafe with president Leo Wout presiding. Minutes were read, a nominating committee was announced, and visitors Bill Harris of Hygrade Food Products and Lea Griebenowelin discussed advertising Iowa as a scenic land. Plans covered highway signage, Montauk drive surfacing, rest rooms, a Montauk dedication bumper sticker drive, and a May fund drive to buy a new scoreboard for Valley High.

Clermont Community Club Wiyola Riverside Leo Wout Henry Follett Montauk Valley High Anternoon Evesins

Clermont Township Parm Bureau Homemakers Meeting Notice

The Clermont Township Parm Bureau Homemakers will meet Friday afternoon April 1 at the home of Mrs. LaVerne Swen.

Clermont Township Parm Bureau LaVerne Swen

Bucks Drawing Set For April 20 at Clermont Club

The Bucks Drawing will be held Saturday evening at 6 30 starting April 20 at the Clermont Community Club.

Bucks Clermont Community Club

Junior Auxiliary Girls Meet at Legion Hall

The Junior Auxiliary Girls of Sheehan Olson Unit met at the Legion hall at 4 o clock Wednesday. Kurt Meter hosted, members and one guest attended. An Easter card was sent to Woodward sponsored women. Deborah Skelton and Lalita Luchsinger were appointed to supervise a birthday event. Mothers Day Tea was planned at the Legion hall. They voted to give $300 to the Mark E Playground Building Fund. After the meeting, they made Mothers Day gifts and wrote invitations.

Sheehan Olson Legion Hall Twinnen Kurt Meter Marine Favorie Wlhiles Woodward Deborah Skelton Lalita Luchsinger Mark

Birthday Club Meets at Evelyn Olson Home

The Birthday Club gathered Tuesday afternoon April 9 at Mrs. Evelyn Olson’s home to celebrate her birthday. A Bingo session followed by a picnic lunch from member‑brought baskets complete the gathering.

Birthday Club Evelyn Olson

Brownie Troop Meetings At Legion Hall Apr 1

Brownie Troop 351 met at Legion Hall at 4 o clock on April 1 with Jill Knox presiding. The Brownie Promise and Pledge to the Flag were recited, roll call read with eight answering, three visitors Mary Lansing Lisa Jacobson Christy Johnson attended. Songs were sung and flower arrangements completed, Adele Benson treated the girls. Cindy Bear is the next hostess on April 8.

Legion Hall Jill Knox Vivian Bollman Mary Lansing Lisa Jacobson Christy Johnson Adele Benson Cindy Bear

Clermont County Cousins Meeting Held

The Clermont County Cousins 4-H Club met Saturday April 6 at Nancy Nelsons home. Fourteen members answered role call with a clothing goal. Demonstrations covered measuring pattern choice sleeve sewing zipper insertion. Guest Janeen Perry spoke on council duties. Lunch followed. Next meeting at Cindy Bushmans home.

Clermont Country Cousins 4-H Club Nancy Nelson Ann Nelson Marie Janice Ruckdasher Jane Anderson Janeen Perry Walecoma Co. 4-H Council Cindy Bushman

Brownies and Scouts Host Easter Party

Brownie Troop 351 joined Junior Girl Scouts for an Easter party on April 8 at the Legion hall. Games were played, Mrs Ray mond Loftszard read a story "Easter Bunny's Big Night." Cindy Bear was hostess. Next meeting April 15 at the Lutheran Church. Easter treat given by leaders. For assistance contact Ernest Helgerson, phone 423-?

Brownie Legion Hall Raymond Loftszard Cindy Bear Lutheran Church Pars Ernest Helgerson

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Recap at Mrs Louis Olson Home

The Sheehan Olson Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs Louis T Olson's home on Wednesday April 10 at 2 00. Fourteen members answered roll call. The secretary reported and was approved. The treasurer reported for information. Reports covered a cheer card and gift to a hospitalized veteran and a sympathy card to a bereaved family. Expenses were approved. Highlights from the last Newsletter were read noting spring luncheon April 27 at Oelwein the 4th district in 7th place in membership and a May 18 spring conference at Manchester Elaine Thorson named Girls State representative with Patty Mitts as alternate. The Unit approved donations totaling 50 00 to various causes and programs including 10 00 to the presidents supply shelf 10 00 to Eldora Training School for canteen books 2 00 to Red Cross 2 00 to Cancer Fund and 25 00 to Clermont Parks Playground Equipment Fund. After adjournment program director James Anderson spoke on child welfare and lunch was served.

Sheehan Olson American Legion Auxiliary Louis T. Olson Dean Mitts I. C. Jerdec Oelwein Manchester Greg Hauer Elaine Thorson Girls State Patty Mitts Eldora Training School Red Cross Fund Cancer Fund Clermont Parks James Anderson

Bucks Drawing Names and Prizes Shown

Names drawn Saturday for Bucks were Reuben Hackmann Milton Helgeson Mrs Henry Heins and Duaine Stahl, each not present. Next Saturday 8:00 pm drawing will award $100 $50 $10 and $10.

Reuben Hackmann Milton Helgerson Henry Heins Duaine Stahl

Easter Sunday Dinner Hosts Listed for Mrs Olson

Easter Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Rose Olson included Mrs. J. P. Medberry Elgin and Mr. and Mrs. Quinton Olson Teresa and Terry.

Rose Olson J. P. Medberry Elgin Quinton Olson Teresa Terry

Dean's List student Dibble at Golden Valley Lutheran College

Zoe Ann Dibble of Clermont is named to Golden Valley Lutheran College winter quarter Dean's list for a 3.5+ GPA. The two year coeducational college emphasizes liberal arts and biblical studies, and Dibble maintains a B plus or higher average.

Zoe Ann Dibble Clermont Jack Dibble Golden Valley Lutheran College Minneapolis Miss Dibble

East Clermont Thursday Circle Met In April Meeting

East Clermont Thursday Circle met April 1 with Mrs. Millard Bilden as hostess and Mrs. Charles Thorson presiding in absence of the chair. The gathering opened with a hymn, devotionals were given, and gifts for upcoming June confirmations were discussed. Cradle Roll help was arranged with Mrs. Kenneth Blockhus assisting in place of Mrs. Daryl Rudd who is moving. Bible study focused on Revelations 2 15 to 29, and a coffee hour feature included a recording by Peter Bilden, serving with the Navy in Japan. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer and table prayer.

East Clermont Millard Bilden Charles Thorson Richard Neumann Chm Clarence Amundson Kenneth Blockhus Daryl Rudd Peter Navy Japan

Gold Bond Stamp Winners At Leo's U

Winners at Leo's U include Mrs Sophie Follett Mrs Glen Nygaard Mrs William Baron Ben Frattischy and Mrs Ewald Lyngaas honored for this week’s Gold Bond Stamp drawing.

Leo's U Sophie Follett Glen Nygaard William Baron Ben Frattischy Ewald Lyngaas

Hospital Patients and Transfers Around Postville

Reports from Postville area hospitals show Reuben Butikofer admitted last Tuesday night April 9 at Community Hospital Postville with improving condition. Mrs. Fred Cline also hospitalized since April 9 with transfer to Methodist Hospital Rochester. Linda Bright underwent major surgery with satisfactory recovery. Albert Christianson returned to hospital as medical patient after transfer from Lutheran Hospital La Crosse. daughter Elmer Sanders assisted. Irene Olson taken to Lutheran Hospital La Crosse as surgical patient. Devin Bright stays with grandparents while mother hospitalized at Allen Memorial Waterloo.

Reuben Butikofer Postville Fred Cline Methodist Hospital Rochester Devin Bright Waterloo Don Bright Lester Luchsinger Allen Memorial Hospital Bright Linda Albert [Christianson Lutheran Hospital la Crosse Elmer Sanders Lyle Olson Irene Olson LaCrosse

Mass and CCD Schedule for St. Peter's Catholic Church

St Peter's Catholic Church hosts Sunday Mass at 10 am and 12 pm. Weekday Mass at 7 15 am. Confessions at 4 pm Saturdays. Holyday services 7 15 am and pm. CCD classes for high school meet Wednesdays at 7 pm.

St. Peter’s Catholic Church

Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly Calendar Highlights

Community church notes list April events at Clermont and West Clermont including Jr Lutherans Devo tions ALCM confirmations Sunday School and Worship Services. Host families and circle meetings are noted along with choir practices and Luther League gatherings across dates April 18 to 24.

East Clermont Julee Amundson Gerald Schneider Justin Bakers Charles Thorsons ALCM West Luther League West Clermont Rachel Leo Woods Sarah Jerry Backer Kenneth ‘Suckow Bethel

David Lawson Wounded in Vietnam Report

Mrs. Lawson announces her husband David M. Lawson was wounded while serving with the 50th Infantry at Hoai Nhon Vietnam. He was moved to a Japanese hospital on March 29 and will remain there until he can be sent to the United States. The couple reside in the upstairs apartment at the Bess Blake residence.

Irs David M. Lawson Set Armed Forces 50Th Infantry Hoai Nhon Bong Son Vietnam Japan United States

Girl Scout Troops To Present Program At West Clermont

Girl Scout Troops and Brownie Troop 351 will present a program at 7 30 p m Friday April 19 at West Clermont Lutheran Church. Mrs Leo Orth opens with welcome followed by songs skits and action by the Scouts. Cooking equipment and literature bought by the troops on display. lunch served by attendees.

West Clermont Lutheran Church Leo Orth

Easter Weekend Socials Across Clinton and Volga

Mrs. Loraine Crowe and Aunt Jessie Hoover of Waterloo visited Irene and Margaret Crowe in Clinton over Easter. Ted Whitford of Volga dined with Mr. and Mrs. Lucian Appelman on Easter Sunday.

Loraine Crowe Jessie Hoover Waterloo Clinton Irene Margaret Crowe Ted Whitford Volga Lucian Appelman

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Clermont Community Woodland Study Club Pusday Apia Donthie Apuestas Appelmian Clermont Town Council Pioneer Nat RB Heloy William Nelson, Jr Clermont, Ia Frederic Larrabee Home COOP Legion Auxiliary Louis Olson Clermont Lutheran Parish David Lawson Girl Scout Larm Er Savings Bank West Union Iowa Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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